Governments around the world are anxious to get their countries back to normal. But what is ‘normal’? It is claimed during China’s lockdown over the virus, the resulting cleaner atmosphere saved more lives than the lockdown. When I went on an interfaith pilgrimage to...
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We, Missionary Sisters of Service, keep busy in our various communities. We host and attend events, are busy with different projects, and happenings. On this page, you’ll find links to all our latest news and events, reflections and books.
From the heart of death: a reflection
Corrie van den Bosch MSS wrote the following reflection on 6 April 2020, the Monday of Holy Week. Though Good Friday has passed, there is much richness in these words to reflect upon. Our Holy Week liturgies are muted this year. COVID-19 prevents us from gathering in...
We voice our concern for those facing COVID-19 with no safety net
On 7th April 2020, the Missionary Sisters of Service joined with more than 40 other signatories including other Religious Orders, Australian Catholic service providers and bishops, in writing a letter to the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Scott Morrison. We are...
Madonna King reflects on Father John Wallis at book launch
Award-winning journalist, author and commentator, Madonna King, spoke of the remarkable relationship that John Wallis had with his mother and how through his letters he spoke of the every day things of his life. Dear Mother, Dear Father – Letters Home from John...
Bishop Bill Morris launches Dear Mother Dear Father in Toowoomba
There is a Semitic saying that goes something like this: “God loves stories, so God created the human person” and if there is any truth in that saying it certainly comes alive in this book, Dear Mother Dear Father Letters Home from Father John Corcoran Wallis 1927 –...
Yarra Theological Union hosts launch of Dear Mother Dear Father
"It is an honour to have been invited to launch Dear Mother Dear Father Letters Home from John Corcoran Wallis 1927-1949. In so doing, I am also pleased to be able to pay tribute to Bernadette Wallis, whose vision, scholarship and dedication have come to fruition in...
Catholic Religious Australia expresses condolences to Sri Lankan communities
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific bombings that took place in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, 21 April. In response to these tragic events, a letter of condolence from our Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) President, Monica Cavanagh rsj, has been sent to...